Reasons Why No Fan Will Mourn the Latest One Piece Character Death

The recent death of Saint Jaygarcia Saturn in One Piece has left fans surprisingly indifferent. Featured in Chapter 1125, his demise is marked by a stunning explosion of black flames and lightning, ultimately reducing him to a skeletal form.

Saturn’s death signifies a significant power shift, with Saint Garling Figarland stepping in as the Warrior God of Science and Defense. While One Piece is known for its heart-wrenching losses and intense moments, the reaction to Saturn’s death feels quite different.

Disclaimer: This article reflects the writer’s opinion and includes spoilers from One Piece chapter 1125 of the manga.

Saturn’s One Piece death as a well-deserved consequence

Saint Saturn as seen in the manga (Image via Viz Media)

There are several reasons why Saturn’s death might not elicit tears from fans. His abhorrent actions and heinous crimes had profound impacts on multiple characters.

Saturn was responsible for the horrific experiments conducted on Jewelry Bonney’s mother, Ginny, leading to her death and Bonney’s development of the incurable Sapphire Scales disease.

Further showing his cruel nature, he manipulated Bonney to coerce her father, Bartholomew Kuma, into becoming a cyborg weapon for the World Government, stripping him of his free will.

Bartholomew Kuma as seen in the anime (Image via Toei Animation)

This heartless manipulation resulted in unimaginable suffering for both Bonney and Kuma, transforming what should have been a father-daughter bond into a tragic tale of loss and control.

Saturn’s legacy in the series will be one of pain and destruction, making his death a moment of relief rather than sorrow.

How Saturn planned his own demise 200 years prior

Two centuries ago, Saint Jaygarcia Saturn unknowingly sealed his fate by rescuing the ancient robot Emeth. After Emeth attacked Mariejois on Saturn’s command, he opted to have a team of scientists study it, believing its potential was worth the investment for the World Government.

This decision backfired dramatically when Emeth became crucial in aiding the Straw Hats’ escape. To Imu, Saturn’s failure to neutralize Emeth as a threat represented a betrayal of the government’s interests, ultimately sealing his fate in One Piece Chapter 1125.

Final thoughts

Saturn’s actions were so despicable that his death stands as a consequence rather than a tragic loss.

From the experiments on Ginny and transforming Kuma into an emotionless weapon to causing Bonney’s suffering and contributing to Vegapunk’s demise, his horrific actions left a trail of misery.

Saturn’s One Piece death in Chapter 1125 at the hands of Imu is a result of his own actions, with Emeth being a key element.
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